It 'was a Saturday morning in early November when I drove affect Anstruther under a blue sky with occasional clouds of light. I found a parking near the Anstruther Fish Bar on the Shore Road, not 30 meters from the museum and straight for the museum. After a coffee and cake in the cafe of the museum, I paid the ticket for the old lady volunteers at the box office, advised me that I was not in my camera and handed me a guide to the layout of the A4museum.
The entrance to the exhibition is through a courtyard of random anchors, ropes, braids studded, and top right, a large shallow pool of black plastic measuring perhaps 5 by 5 meters. There was no reference to the performance of this pool have been found, however, a brief conversation with the woman at the cash that the local model boat club sailing their boats on it. Before the court is a wooden balcony. The entrance to the exhibition space is precisely because of the firstCourt on the brown door that opens so that you can not see is brown. "Said the lady on reception.
The door opens on a reconstruction of a boat registration (about 500 AD), the model of a ship found in 1823 in 1991, with some volunteers with an ax and then large bubbles. It 'was floating in the harbor and now seems to run. Now it has developed a split in the great arc, but I suspect it would still float.
I walked up the ramp (the show seems to be accessibleWheelchair), passed a message "Welcome and a framed work of art and poetry. Higher up the slope are the images and information about early methods of catching fish as entrapment (exhibitions NASS), spearing (examples Britney fish on several fronts) and the collection (molluscs, crustaceans and fish) at low tide. The exhibition makes clear that the collection of very old shells.
A hands-on shows the reconstruction of an ancient Midden shows how archaeologists have discovered this. Itis a box of sand with random bits of shells, you can identify by sight and then the chips. Warning! Some of the shards are sharp. More information panels show caves in the rocks of red sandstone in East Wemyss and old (500-900 AD) made from a ship and a fish found inside. Higher up the slope were pictures of early boats and body styles, a full size (6 meters) clinker-built boat and traps for lobsters and crabs.
Forwards and upwardsthe next step in a tableau of men and women dressed in late Victorian working with long lines. The panels explain the two different types of long line, and because long lines may be better ways of catching fish, although very labor intensive. Bait with mussel and lug-worm was women's work and the setting and hauling lines were men. Women would be up to 5,000 hooks and bait participation in other daily activities. The women also bring their husbandsCleaning boats. I thought about this and came to the conclusion that if a man gets wet, before him, he would stay wet and cold. This is not a good survival strategy and a sick man could not work and take care of his family. A woman could then dry. There is no place for ladies well here.The middle of the room was struck by the display case with models of fishing vessels.
On the walls hang paintings and vintage photographs of life in a fishing port. On the way totop of the room was an example of how a network is done, you might try, if you followed the instructions, and a cupboard with ceramic and porcelain products in relation to the theme of fishing. When I was moved to the area of land for model boats clear. They demonstrated the strengths and weaknesses of the hull forms, depending on how they should be used. Furthermore, there was a case of navigation equipment such as in the 19 century as a Mariner sextant, a chart can be used,Compass, telescope. The sextant brass instrument is a very beautiful and complex, and my father was in the Navy at any moment during the second World War was used. But what do you do when you're not a star sighting or sunshine? Ready to wait? I think I prefer the simplicity and accuracy of the GPS unit!
The focus has changed since I left the room went up the hill for the next series of exhibitions. On the wall was a summary of fisheries legislation over the centuries. It seems that the laws wereFishing records in this country almost as long as they are posted. On the left is a tableau of a sail-maker in his loft with all of Manila hemp rope, twine and canvas. Also on this level was a representation of knots and strings of wooden blocks. As a scout once I was familiar with some of the nodes, but was fascinated by some that I had never seen before.
A little 'more up the hill and walked into a room with exhibits on the marketing of fish. Aright of a worker was on a desk and a list of port fees and books related to his side. On the left side was a much larger number of exhibitions, the lassies first fish (fish minx dialect spoken in Aberdeen 'coins') gutting and packing herring. Working in groups of three (2 to a well and Battery Pack) Lassie was a good 60 minutes to fish. To meet the standards of the Crown (adjusted 1815), had the fish is gutted and packed in Salt Lake within 24 hours to start working sometimes until 1 clockthe morning when the fish was great, very rare to 6 am, and did not stop going out dancing on Saturday night. Were known for their hard work and sense of humor. Worked six days a week, followed by 6,000 lassies fish fleet in the UK from Scotland to northern fishing ports of eastern England Bothies at sea. A Pitty could earn between £ 17 and £ 20 in one season. In addition to this scene was a Cooper ago Barrelsurrounded by tools of the trade, a profession, the first essential for the fishing industry in the days of refrigeration. After an apprenticeship of four years, could make an intelligent Cooper 70 barrels per week.
When leaving the room, I followed the sloping ramps in an antechamber, whose theme was whaling. A small boat with a figure throwing a gun was hidden in a corner on the left and equipment for slaughtering whales and cut along the walls. A history of whaling has been includedInformation panels and photographs. Much of the story seemed to be the gradual extinction of animals across the oceans for hundreds of years in search of whales, so that was good for their fat oil to light bulbs and their bones are provided for all types of household , are the most species for corsets. Despite a moratorium on whaling, some nations continue to believe their interests are better served by continuing this activity.
The tour takes you in front of a small chapel onleft. The walls are covered with hundreds of brass plaques bearing the names of lost men and ships on the sea. I found the chapel of a silent and moving reminder of the dangers of this industry, people take each year (for example, continues the Galata 1974) in spite of all the boats with modern equipment. In previous centuries, a storm could destroy the people of entire communities. Today, many boats have to be elaborated by one family, and the loss of a single boat (eg Solway Harvester 2000) can destroy a family. Areminder of the dangers of the sea came later, when I discovered that it was the local lifeboat almost 50 times from January 2009 to mid-October 2009.
The next room was the subject of steam versus sail. Surprisingly, the steam was not an advantage, such as engines and coal took place, that could otherwise be used to capture, manage, and were too expensive to buy, the sail was faster (true!). However, it was the steamer could run against the wind and most effectivetrawling, which needs a train in a constant direction. However, sailing boats so that they use to transport heavy steam winches, larger networks. Just behind the glass cases containing artifacts of the steam whistle (knives, brass lamps) in a corner of the room chairs for a video of John Grierson North Sea herring fleet made in 1929.
It is 40 minutes, then I do not see this time, but I think it might be a DVD purchase in the store. Another round of space isReconstruction of a very narrow cabin, with bunk beds. You can lie on the bottom, but the room is tiny head and you break your head if you get too suddenly. When I dive I spent a few nights at sea in a bed. It takes some 'getting used to, but is very comfortable. There is also information about how the boats during the war and the high caloric diet works sailors ate used. There are also cases of model boats showing the evolution of Zulu trunkFifi and the hulls Scaffa.
I left the room to go down the slope to the display wheelhouse. This is a piece of metal from the wheel house in a fishing boat, "The Bright Hope III, then cut in half, to a vision of the wheelhouse with all its navigational equipment to enable the change: sonar, radar, compass, radio. Behind the wheel house is a small cabin. Behind the wheel house is a large display of model is to show the fishing boats, as the modules developed from 1930 to today. Evenshown, fishing artefacts of modern materials: plastic fish boxes, nets made of polypropylene, nylon ropes, etc.
Buckland through a door I ran into a temporary exhibition on the life and works of the 19th Century naturalist, Frank. There are many articles relating to his work and life spread to the walls and cases. The exhibition is changed three or four times a year.
I walked down the sloping corridor lined with old engines in the engine room. There aremany examples of the types of marine diesel engines by early modern times. I confess that I do not think these modern compact power stations terribly exciting to read. In a corner of the room, a full-size model fish business model is completed with the fish mongers and fish on a plate.
I went back up the slope to find out where the music and drums, I heard from. This turned the short video shown at the gallery Zulu. The issue is further investigatedDown-slope in an exhibition at Hull Zulu. This hull shape is the combination of functional elements of the fuselage two other types that shelving and Fifi, the Zulu got great maneuverability, bridges and provide stability in adverse weather. The hull shape has been designated by the Scots in honor of the admired Zulu, who fought in the British army in late 1870.
The boats were for up to 80 meters, but could be much smaller. Many were converted duringthe transition from sail to power. The room opens into a huge room, where the imposing shell of the old fishing boat Zulu, based research. Research has now a bridge, and I was heavily exposed by strong ribs and wooden hull. On the walls are the stories of men who sailed in her. I could not understand how the boat had been installed in a building, as there are large doors are everywhere. Later I learned from photographs, the building was built aroundBoat!
I climb back into the yard and negotiated my way past the big lake, plastic, some stone steps in a corner of the court. These lead to a recovery of a fisherman and attic of the late 19th Century. It consists of two small rooms where the family lived, maybe three generations. It seems very close, but comfortable with the range for space heating, water heating and cooking of food on the other side. There is another room, just right with a smallOrgan. Above these rooms is in the attic, where every conceivable bit of gear stacked in the context of fishing boats and was hanging from the rafters. I was most impressed by the long boots, leather sea has a special tool to remove impressed. Nailed shoes would give a good grip on wet decks, but then I thought if we went to sea, they would fill with water and bring it down.
After more than 2 1 / 2 hours I was ready for something to eat, so I went back to the bar. It has a nice cheese sandwiches and coffee andGirl at the bar were really friendly and helpful. The main room has windows overlooking the back yard and front deck overlooking the harbor. The food and coffee are simple, cheap and good. The chocolate cake I used to be delicious and there were lots of locals who had just come in for lunch or just coffee and cake, I took to be a good sign. The newly renovated cafeteria is decorated with pictures of ships, but what really caught my attention was the canvas withsuperstition of fishermen.
A minister is not allowed on a boat (he's a pilot sky)
Never wear green
Do not sail on Sunday
Never shoes on a table (my wife is upset when someone present in our house) No pipe (you can call it a storm)
There are a number of other charges in relation to nutrition and topics of conversation that must be met in order to bring luck, the boat.
I have all the resources that the museum has to offer is still coveredThere is space here to document fully all the shows I've seen. However, the museum is a great site to ask, can briefly details other aspects of the museum that I have not touched. It 'also a shop where you can buy souvenirs of your visit. While I was there, I asked if there was a book about the museum and its artifacts, but unfortunately this is not the case. I also wonder if it's a good idea to create an audio guide to the museum staff to give depth and breadth couldexhibits clearly labeled. This is a practice increasingly common today in museums and galleries, which I find very useful.
My Visit to the lifeboat station across the road is not as good as the two boats were a couple of hours to go before the start of training. I was invited to look at the gallery with photos of the teams of the past and a brief history of the station and its boats. I will return to take another look when the boats must be
On a personalNote, my ancestors were boat builders and farmers in Orkney and almost certainly as fishermen. A cousin showed me an old picture collected by some of my ancestors, a large boat that they built a wall taken from the pub Orkney. My father also hints of fall, I think it was on fishing boats at the end of WW2 mine removal and destruction with 303 guns. He meant that it is a good idea to have a long way from when they went to state.
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